Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

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    Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common, painful skin condition where the skin is inflamed, itchy, and the skin barrier is disrupted. Treatment generally involves addressing each of these aspects.

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    1. Skin Quality - Callaway J, Schwab U, Harvima I, Halonen P, Mykkänen O, Hyvönen P, Järvinen TEfficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitisJ Dermatolog Treat.(2005 Apr)
    2. Eczema Symptoms - Lee J, Jung E, Koh J, Kim YS, Park DEffect of rosmarinic acid on atopic dermatitisJ Dermatol.(2008 Dec)
    3. Eczema Symptoms - Farahani AM, Aryanian Z, Memariani Z, Mozaffarpur SA, Shirafkan HA Comparison of the Effect of Topical Preparation of L. and Hydrocortisone on Hand Eczema: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.J Altern Complement Med.(2021-Apr)
    4. Eczema Symptoms - Bamford JT, Ray S, Musekiwa A, van Gool C, Humphreys R, Ernst EOral evening primrose oil and borage oil for eczema.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2013-Apr-30)
    5. Eczema Symptoms - Tan-Lim CSC, Esteban-Ipac NARSystematic review and meta-analysis on probiotics as treatment for food allergies among pediatric patients: A 2024 update.Pediatr Allergy Immunol.(2025 Jan 13)
    6. Skin Dryness - Verallo-Rowell VM, Dillague KM, Syah-Tjundawan BSNovel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitisDermatitis.(2008 Nov-Dec)
    7. Wound Healing - Gebicki J, Sysa-Jedrzejowska A, Adamus J, Woźniacka A, Rybak M, Zielonka J1-Methylnicotinamide: a potent anti-inflammatory agent of vitamin originPol J Pharmacol.(2003 Jan-Feb)